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white bowl sitting on a teal napkin filled with quinoa cereal toped with strawberries.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Quinoa Cereal for Baby

5 stars (3 ratings)
A warm and filling breakfast for baby and toddler made with healthy quinoa, chopped strawberries and a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla. Can be served whole or blended into a chunky or smooth puree.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup liquid water, milk (of choice), breast milk, formula
  • 1/2 cup strawberries finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • In a small medium saucepan, add in the quinoa and liquid.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, turn down heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add in the strawberries, cinnamon and vanilla extract, stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Can be served whole or pureed. If pureeing, using a hand immersion blender or blender, pulse for 5-10 seconds for a chunky cereal or for 1 minute for a smooth puree. If you are making a smooth puree and the cereal gets too thick, add additional liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you have achieved your desired consistency.
  • Let cool slightly, sprinkle with a few more chopped strawberries and serve.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Fruit: you can make this with any fruit you prefer - peaches, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears, etc. Just make sure they are chopped into small enough pieces. 
Sweetener: for toddlers or kids, you can drizzle a little maple syrup or honey on top if you feel like you need to sweeten the quinoa up a little bit. 
Serving: 1small serving, Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 2.6g, Saturated Fat: 0.9g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 183mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 3.7g, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 1mg

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